Convert a 3xAAA flashlight to a Lithium 18650 cell

This may not pertain to all 3x AAA flashlights, but with some calipers and common sense, you can probably check for yourself.

Step 1 The Background

I bought a cheap UV flashlight the other day to augment my pet detective toolset.

The initial problem was this: the flashlight is supposed to take 3xAAA batteries. Harummph, I say. Completely useless. I bought it anyway, figuring I'd modify it to take a useful battery type.

Comments

[dragonriot]

You could have put in an 18500 as well... but good work. =)

[Badboyz]

I actyually have one of those UV Flashilghts too. TO bad they didnt fulfill your purpose. I have a cat too, both males. Get him neutered and he will stop marking his terratory. Assuming that is what he is doing and that it is a male. Overall, I know what you mean about that mysterous smell, drives you crazy...lol..trust me I know.

[-max-]

im sure Chinese people just put in purple led's instead of the UV ones, to give the illusion of a brighter light

[MUKHRFF]

THANKS